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November 1, 2016 

Tax Preparer Group Challenges IRS Over Fees

While this is not the first time the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) has taken issue with IRS user fees, the October 24 proposal of a 600 percent increase in the price of taking the exam required to earn the enrolled agent credential ...

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November 1, 2016 

Gillette Co. v. Franchise Tax Board: Why It Matters

If the court had ruled the Compact was a valid choice regardless of state law, then every state would have repealed it. As it stands, the relevance of the Compact is likely to be revisited once all states use only sales to apportion income ...

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October 31, 2016 

New Video Game Helps With CPA Exam Review Prep

Accounting for Empires uses correct answers to multiple-choice questions and task-based simulations to allow users to “build” and enhance their empire by earning gold and knowledge in hopes of amassing the ultimate CPA empire, and ultimately passing ...

 Three Small Businesses Win $10,000 in Avalara Makeover Contest

October 31, 2016 

Three Small Businesses Win $10,000 in Avalara Makeover Contest

Three businesses were recognized this month at Intuit’s QuickBooks Connect conference in San Jose, California, and each will receive a $10,000 small business marketing makeover, one free year of Avalara’s sales tax automation service, and a customer ...

 The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

October 31, 2016 

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

America’s 28 million small businesses are especially at risk. According to a report published earlier this year, almost half of cyber-attacks worldwide are against businesses with less than 250 workers. Every time a small business owner connects to ...

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October 31, 2016 

Millennials Most Likely To Take Gig Economy Side Jobs

Workers of all income levels are taking on side work. Nearly 1 in 5 workers making more than $75k (18 percent) and 12 percent of those making more than $100k currently have a gig outside of their full time job. This is compared to a third of workers ...

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October 31, 2016 

The Worst Excuses for Calling in Sick

When asked why they called in sick when they were feeling well, 28 percent said they just didn’t feel like going in to work and 27 percent took the day off to attend a doctor’s appointment. Another 24 percent said they needed to just relax and 18 ...

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October 30, 2016 

IRS Told to Crack Down on Non-Filers

Generally, individuals are required to submit personal tax returns to the IRS by April 15h, or October 15th if an extension is requested. As part of its overall enforcement strategy, the IRS attempts to identify and notify taxpayers who do not file a ...